SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5100

                    As of January 25, 1995

Title:  An act relating to community public health and safety networks.

Brief Description:  Providing for integration and coordination of community public health and safety network programs and existing programs.

Sponsors:  Senator Fairley.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Human Services & Corrections:  1/26/95.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff:  Andrea McNamara (786-7483)

Background:  The duties of community public health and safety networks currently include the following:

(1)reviewing and analyzing state and local public health data;

(2)prioritizing risk and protective factors to reduce the likelihood of children and youth being at risk;

(3)developing long-term comprehensive plans to reduce the rate of at-risk children and youth;

(4)distributing funds to local programs in accordance with local priorities;

(5)complying with outcome-based standards;

(6)cooperating with local health departments and boards to provide data and determine outcomes of programs;

(7)coordinating efforts with anti-drug use efforts and organizations.

Summary of Bill:  Community networks are given additional duties.  The networks must gather and review information on outcomes achieved by existing local programs that provide services to at-risk children and youth.  Networks are also required to provide for integration of successful existing programs into their comprehensive plans.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.